METHOD OF PREPARATION OF MATERIAL FOR NEUTRON BOMBARDMENT
A method is presented for forming slugs or cartridges of sample material to be proeessed in a neutronic reactor. Aceording to this invention, the sample material is originally in the fcrm of powder. The powder is placed within a tube formed of a metallic foil. The material encased in the foil is then placed in a die and compressed under sufficient pressure to form a rigid cartridge. The cartridge is then sealed in a metallic can. As a result of this process, crumbling of the compact during handling is eliminated and it is not necessary to clean ana relubricate the die after compression of each cartridge. ~ A method is presented for producing small spherical shot-type pellets from ceramic or refractory materials. According to this process the material to be pelletized is first formed into a powder. The powdered material is then suspended in a liquid carrier or vehicle. Small drops of the suspension, produced by a capillary-drop apparatus, are deposited on the surfacc of a liquid repellent powder, which causes the drops to assume a spherical shape. The liquid is then evaporated from the spherical pellets and tbe pellets are collected and fired to produce the finished product.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-013659
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 2872402
- OSTI ID:
- 4264364
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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